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COMICS! |OT| October 2015. ...Are just something we do while the patch downloads.
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MuddyDonut
Member
I tend to not to buy single issues unless I really like the book, but I do tend to impuelse buy #1s for some reason. Anyone have the same issue? ANAD is making me concerned.
Yeah, this is one of the few things I really wanted to happen. The 2 Reeds dealing with each other, together to take down GD.
Femmeworth
Banned
I see some merit in that, from what I have read. (Still need to finish DeConnick's run.) I just see him taking frequent jabs at her if given the chance.
Megatron
Member
I did that with marvel now. I'm over it now though. I just buy the digital copies off ebay. Or the trades.
BKatastrophe
Member
After beating Transformers Devastation I now really need to interact with some Transformers media. Preferably the comics. Welp, it's as good a time as any, I suppose.
Free digital cover
I'll pick up some variants at Midtown tomorrow. Really digging ANAD so far. Iron Man blew my mind though.
On the plus side, welcome to the golden age of Transformers comics (which have a pretty good strike rate as is).
I was thinking about the Snyder/Capullo thing this morning while walking the dog and had a thought. I wonder if they're going to be taking over Justice League? It would be bigger than Batman in the sense it's a team book and with the roster of characters. Obviously it's been running since the N52 launched, but it's been untouched by status quo changes and developments in the characters solo books (including ones Johns was writing himself).
Coriolanus
Banned
Eh. Allying with the ultimate darwinian wont come without cost. Especially when he already sees you as weak.
Great purchase. Trade is of high quality.
BlueScrote
Member
If you're looking for an ongoing, More than Meets the Eye is the go-to which is like 40 issues in. Also Last Stand of the Wreckers is one of the gold standards from the IDW era. Basically anything by James Roberts
Yup. The vast majority of IDWs stuff is actually very good, but the start of MTMTE Volume 1 was deliberately designed as a suitable jumping on point, and you can go backwards to the more Earth centric stuff later if you like it.
pock3tmonster
Banned
Does Comics Gaf have a consensus on Joshua Williamson's Birthright? I just finished reading the first issue. On first impressions, it reminds me largely of Bone. The art is absolutely gorgeous. I wasn't immediately taken with Williamson's writing, but the bold lines and colours drew me in. I'm keen to see where Williamson takes it, but I'm concerned lacklustre sales might stop him from delivering an ending. I"m also not completely sold on Williamson's writing. I'd love to hear some opinions from those familiar with the book.
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What's the go on posting pages/panels? I've seen it done from time to time and as a digital reader, I'd love to share examples of stellar work. Is there a policy I should follow?
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What's the go on posting pages/panels? I've seen it done from time to time and as a digital reader, I'd love to share examples of stellar work. Is there a policy I should follow?
I bought the trade off the back of the first issue in one of the CMX digital sales, and it was okay. It's made it to two trades, so I imagine it will get a conclusion somehow, even if it's a bit rushed.
Hard to pass up the CMX sale price man.
pock3tmonster
Banned
I would go with the digital singles and deluxe hardcover trades. I had a similar question regarding Saga and that's the choice I made.
pock3tmonster
Banned
What did you think of Williamson's writing? I'm sold on the art, but I'm concerned his writing won't be able to match it.
When it comes to pages, be smart. If a book legit just came out the day prior, don't post shit like the last page or critical moments. I would post anything that has been released as an official preview to comic sites, because anything else is technically a scan.
pock3tmonster
Banned
That's common sense, no? Or does that happen often? I haven't seen it happen much in my time here. See that's what I thought, that pages/panels are technically scans. Thanks for clarifying. So stick to official publicity releases, basically.
chesspieceface
Member
Is it worth it starting the Transformers IDW run from the beginning in 2005? Was is good?
I went for issues 6-10 digital, price won and I don't want to blind buy deluxe hardcovers even having read the first five. I think rebuying things in deluxe format is starting to become like buying movies I've seen and never watch again, I have to make sure to only rebuy my absolute favorites and preferably when the run is over.
It happens frequently enough for it to be slightly annoying. Usually it's just Tizoc posting pages from Transformers but nobody really knows what he's getting excited about anyways
Something about buying Grimlock for a bajalillion dollars or whatever.
pock3tmonster
Banned
It happens frequently enough for it to be slightly annoying. Usually it's just Tizoc posting pages from Transformers but nobody really knows what he's getting excited about anyways
I can imagine the excitement of some reveals pushes people to post without thinking. Hahaha. I'll look out for those Transformer posts. Maybe it'll help drum up hype for the new game.
Poodlestrike
Banned
That was my one thought as to what it could be. The League is probably closer to what it was before N52, and hasn't changed much since then, than any other major entity in DC's lineup. It's also the one thing they've got that could conceivably be called "bigger than Batman."
pock3tmonster
Banned
Has Johns talked much about his plans for Justice League beyond Darkseid War? It could serve as an appropriate bookend to his run, bringing Justice League full circle.
There's more exposition per page than a silver age comic.
pock3tmonster
Banned
I have tried to get into Transformers comics many times, but I always felt too overwhelmed.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Not that I can tell.
pock3tmonster
Banned
I did a quick google, but I couldn't find anything solid. I know he has talked about long term plans for Justice League, but that was in the lead up to Darkseid War, which will be entering its second arc in December.
Dialogue is quite good. You know the "twist" already. Pacing seems a bit slow tbh. It's fun but definitely a wait for trade read for me.
Yes, for a fair while (but it goes through a stinkingly bad patch for a year or so before it split into MTMTE/RiD).
It's also got an odd structure, with no ongoing for a long time, just lots of miniseries and individual one offs that are mostly necessary.
However, it isn't a standout until MTMTE, which is normally why I'd recommend starting there and going back if things are grabbing you.
Tizoc
Member
Here's a good reading order for the current series-
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=171788347&postcount=463
The original IDW series is still good but Roberts' work on the series is the best the series has ever been.
my name is ed
Banned
Probably more bitter Carol is getting shine over Monica Rambeux
Poodlestrike
Banned
Yeah, he's talked a ton about the Darkseid war during the leadup to it, but nothing I found has a word about what he's thinking of doing next. Could be that they're taking him and Lee off the title and giving it to Snyder and Capullo.
Which would be amazing. Though I really don't want to lose Capullo on Batman, seeing him on JL would be fantastic.
As is only right. Monica >>>>>> Carol
As long as you tag things properly it shouldn't be an issue but often people just post spoilers with no context. I mean someone just dumped pages from Iron Man earlier without letting people know what is they were posting. I'd think you'd be able to post digital pages from books you own but I don't really know the specific rules. I just thought we went by a "don't post scans for books not out yet" and "don't spoil stuff for people that isn't even been out for a day"
Tizoc
Member
Show me an example of exposition from the current MTMTE comic, cuz maybe you're misinterpreting exposition.
Coriolanus
Banned
The suggestions for posting images and spoilers are in the OP, maaaaan.
I thought it was a Gaf mainstay to never read OP's
Schweinehund
Member
I'm a little doubtful it will happen because he just mentioned a cross over with Hitch's JLA coming up next year, and he mentioned seven seas for the end of 2015 (obv not happening by then).
https://twitter.com/geoffjohns/status/647532740863115264
Seven seas might be a miniseries though if you want to believe Rich Johnston.
A slight update on seven seas.
Tizoc
Member
pock3tmonster
Banned
The first arc of Darkseid War is six issues long. If the second arc is also six issues long, then it should end alongside Snyder's current Batman arc. I'm sure I've read that Gordonbats is only here for twelve months. The timing could work. We could be completely off the mark, but it's fun to think about. I'm not sure that I want Snyder and Capullo to leave Bats either, but without a doubt, they'd kill it on Justice League.
I am not familiar with Monica Rambeau, but I am, Carol. Can you recommend some stories that illustrate why she is a much better character?
Mr. Luchador
Member
So, the reactions I had yesterday to not enjoying Daredevil has me wondering - when does it get better? These Stan Lee Daredevils are really tough to read and enjoy. I'm reading them in release order.
pock3tmonster
Banned
That seems to only refer to new issues in regards to spoilers? I was asking a general question about posting, but I guess I won't next time?
pock3tmonster
Banned
There we go. A cross-over between JLA and Justice League sounds epic. I'm not reading Hitch's JLA, trade waiting it, but that might change my mind. I was under the impression it was a twelve issue mini-series though? As for Snyder and Capullo, I wonder what they could possible be revamping then.
hey it's always better to ask about things if you're not sure
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